WIG Craft

Wing in Ground Effect Craft - WIG

       The craft is an aircraft - boat hybrid.  The propulsion system is a 160 BHP driving a sixty inch air propeller.   Take-off speed is 64 knots with a top speed of 96 knots.   The payload is 1000 lbs with a maximum flight weight of 2500 lbs.

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Wing in Ground Effect Craft

Wing in Ground Effect Craft

Two Person craft:   LOA = 8M

                                     Speed = 90 knots

                                     Power = 120 kW

 

Wig Craft at Takeoff

Wig Craft at Takeoff

Speed = 64 knots

Height off Water = 24 inches

Wig Craft at 64 knots

Wig Craft at 64 knots

Streamlines at 64 knots running 24 inches above the surface.